Beef Galbi (소갈비=SoGalBi)

Posted by: Aeri Leein Beef & Pork, Korean Food
17
Jan

Beef Galbi

In Korea, we love to grill (or fry) and eat marinated meat (beef, pork, or chicken). There are 2 main flavors for marinated meat. One is a spicy, which uses mainly red pepper paste. The other one is sweet & salty, which uses mainly soy sauce and pear (honey, sugar, apple, kiwi and so on) for the sauce. Many restaurants have indoor grilling at each table so that customers can grill their meats at the table by themselves and enjoy the fresh cooked flavor. Today, I will show you a very popular marinated meat dish called GalBi in Korean. It takes time to marinate the meat, but otherwise, it is very simple and easy to make. You can freeze some of the marinated meat to grill at a later time. Enjoy~~ :D

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

  • So (소) = Cow

Beef Rib Ingredients:

  • 2.5 lb. Beef Ribs (10 Pieces)
  • 1 Asian Pear (10 oz)
  • ½ Onion

Sauce Ingredients:

  • ½ Cup Soup Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine
  • 1½ Tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Minced Ginger
  • 1½ Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 to 1½ Tbsp Honey
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 Tbsp Finely Chopped Green Onions

Yield: About 3 Servings

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Soak 2.5 lb of beef ribs in water for about 2 or 3 hours to get rid of the blood.

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Change the water every one hour when it gets bloody like the picture. 2 or 3 hours later, rinse the ribs and drain the water.

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Cut 1 Asian pear and ½ of an onion.

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Grind the pear and onion together in a mixer.

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Pour the pear and onion mixture into the beef ribs.

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Mix well and set it aside for an hour. This will help to get rid of the bad meat flavor and make it sweet and tender.

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In a bowl, combine ½ cup of soy sauce, 2 Tbsp of cooking wine, 1½ Tbsp of minced garlic, 1 tsp of minced ginger, 1½ Tbsp of sugar, 1 to 1½ Tbsp Honey, 1 Tbsp of sesame oil, ¼ tsp of black pepper, and 3 Tbsp of finely chopped green onions. Mix well until the sugar and honey dissolves.

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1 hour later, pour the sauce mixture on the beef ribs and mix well.

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Cover it with plastic wrap and marinate it for a day in the refrigerator. Flip over all the ribs once or twice while it’s marinating.

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The next day, grill some pieces of marinated beef ribs with some extra sauce on a heated pan or grill.

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Cook them until the ribs are well done.

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We enjoyed eating GalBi very much. My husband had tried Beef GalBi once in very popular restaurant in GwangJu, Korea. He told me my GalBi tastes similar to the one from that restaurant. ASSA !! :D I hope you can enjoy this GalBi as much as we did. Thanks!!!

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52 comments so far


Lenny writes:
  reply June 14th, 2010 at 1:08 PM

Dear Aeri,
thank you and thank you very much for posting so many delicious korean food’s recipes. Just looking at your pictures make me so hungry :) Thanks again!

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply June 14th, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Lenny,
    Reading your comment make me happy. thanks :D

Karen writes:
  reply May 14th, 2010 at 5:54 PM

Aeri! It’s me again! ^_^

Can I use this delicious sauce to marinate Tofu and grill the tofu like Galbi?

I’m wondering if I can soak the asian pear/onion mixture on firm tofu… I’m thinking if I soak it overnight – maybe the tofu will soak in the sweet flavor! :D

Aeri, do you have a picture of the cooking wine you use? I would like to find it at my local Korean grocery store!

Thank you so much! :D LOVE YOUR RECIPES!!

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply May 17th, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    hi Karen,
    haha…. try it..and let me know how it turned out.. I’m very curious about the result too.. hehe
    I added the link for cooking wine ..in the ingredients section of this post.. click that.. thanks :D

Sam writes:
  reply May 10th, 2010 at 9:43 AM

Hi Aeri,
I enjoyed your videos and recipes. Your Galbi recipe looks delicious, i hope that i can make it one day soon. i was wondering if you give the recipe for the spicy Galbi when you have time. Thanks!

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply May 12th, 2010 at 5:01 AM

    Hi Sam,
    Yep.. definitely try this recipe someday.. and Okay I will add your request in my list. thanks :D

Kelly writes:
  reply February 27th, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Hi Aeri,
I was wondering if I could substitute the rib to beef shank, do you think that’d work? If I marinate the beef shank cubes overnight with the ingredients, would they be tender the next day when I cook them? Please give me your opinion.
I tried it using ribs last time and it’s so tasty! but ribs are pretty expensive here, so yeah im just wondering.

thank you and God bless you!

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply March 1st, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Hi Kelly,
    Yes, I think that beef shank will work for this recipe too.. just make sure..the pieces are not too thick.. or it will not get enough flavor when you marinated it. :) Yes… the marinating process helps make the meat tender. I hope you get success again. hehe thanks :) God bless you too.

Eleen writes:
  reply February 24th, 2010 at 7:15 PM

Hi Aeri, to make this spicy, would I just add red pepper powder? Also, would the process be very different if I wanted to try to make bulgolgi instead?

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply February 26th, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    hi Eleen,
    To be honest with you, I don’t know how the taste will be like if you just add red pepper powder…since I didn’t have that experience. (maybe you can try it ..and let us know ?? hehe ) we have spicy version of galbi too… I will post it someday. I posted bulgogi recipe before… why don’t you check it out ?? here is a link for it.
    http://aeriskitchen.com/2008/08/korean-bbq-bulgogi/
    thanks :)

Rhonda writes:
  reply February 22nd, 2010 at 9:51 PM

hi aeri,

im so glad that u have this site. im korean and i havent really had much homemade korean food since my mother and grandmother went away.

in the galbi recipe i was wondering if i leave the onion and korean pear on the meat or take it off before putting the sauce mixture over to marinate.

also i was wondering if u had a book for all your recipes. i do not mind buying one if there is.

thank you
rhonda

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply February 23rd, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    hi Rhonda,
    Very happy to meet you!!!
    The onion and pear can be kind of my secret tip for good flavor.. so I want to recommend you try it. Yes, we are working on my cookbook to publish.. If It’s done.. I will post it on my blog.. so please eye on it..hehe thanks :)

Micah writes:
  reply February 8th, 2010 at 11:54 AM

Hi Aerie :)
i made this yesterday and it was so delicious! i was just wondering if you’ve ever tried ready made kalbi marinades like Sempio kalbi sauce and if they are good too. thanks for the great recipe

    Aeri Lee writes:
      reply February 9th, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    hi Micah,
    Awesome.. you enjoyed it. hehe.. Yes, I’ve tried ready made kalbi marinades when I was in Korea.. it’s okay..but hard to beat homemade sauce… and homemade sauce is healthier too.. :) thanks..

mary writes:
  reply August 16th, 2009 at 6:53 AM

My sis has sent me gochugang so I can make some of the food I loved when I visited her. Would you recommend it to use in kalbi & bolgogi?

rosie writes:
  reply June 29th, 2009 at 12:30 AM

hey guys i just want to recommend everyone to try this food. this is awesome everyone loved this.
we got the rib from korean market (in case…)
thanks aeri we love u all

    Aeri writes:
      reply June 30th, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Hi, rosie
    hehe.. thanks for sharing us your experience. of course I’m very happy you liked it. :)

hae yeon writes:
  reply April 4th, 2009 at 9:39 AM

hi~! It looks so delicious!!^^
I am trying to make this food, but i couldn’t find cooking wine and pear juice..Is there any ingredient that i can use instead of them?

    Aeri writes:
      reply April 6th, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Hi, hae yeon
    Oh~~~ both cooking wine and pear juice..especially pear juice is important ingredient for delicious galbi.. oh well… to make it work… hm… skip cooking wine… instead.. marinate a little longer .. (to make the beef tender…) instead of pear juice.. use apple or kiwi… thanks :)

      hae yeon writes:
        reply April 12th, 2009 at 8:14 PM

      oh , i found cooking wine at the American grocery store! but there are many kinds of cooking wine, like white, red,,etc,,, i have no idea which one should i buy..do you know which one is similar to korean cooking wine? and i also found asian pear! can i blend pear instead of pear juice? oh, and i am going to make bul-go-gi instead of so-gal-bi..thank you for answering my question!!! :)

        Aeri writes:
          reply April 13th, 2009 at 11:25 AM

        Hi, hae yeon
        Oops.. sorry but I’m not familiar with American ingredients yet… so can’t tell exactly what you should get.. What I can say is.. if they have any asian cooking wine… (clear liquid like mine..) that will be the safest to get.. like Chinese … Japanese.. (or.. at least I will say clear cooking wine not red wine..for American brand ) good that you found a asian pear… yep.. you can blend it.. actually that’s better for flavor.. :) If you have any more question..please let me know ~~~

          layping writes:
            April 13th, 2009 at 4:56 PM

          hi aeri, try to help you out on that…
          there isn’t any western cooking wine closest to asian’s. h’ever, the closest to that will be sherry. still, it’s best to get asian cooking wine if you can ^_*

          Aeri writes:
            April 16th, 2009 at 2:36 PM

          Hi, layping
          hehe.. your answer was very helpful. Thank you ~~~ :) I will ask you this kind of help more often later …hehe =P

Jason writes:
  reply March 31st, 2009 at 2:14 PM

I absolutely love galbi and your recipe looks really good. I was wondering about the ribs. Do you find them cut like that in the store or do you have to ask them to cut it for you? Thanks.

    Aeri writes:
      reply April 3rd, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Hi, Jason
    Yes.. please try this recipe someday. You will like it. Actually, it was a gift from my Korean friend. She got it at sam’s club..and it was already cut like this. Thanks :)

    p.s btw haha your name is same with my husband’s… =P

Dawn writes:
  reply March 26th, 2009 at 6:39 PM

Hi. I just found your site today and I love it! One question about this recipe–why is it filed under seafood? Is seafood ever used in Korean barbecue? If so, please post recipes when you get a chance! Thanks!

    Aeri writes:
      reply March 30th, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Hi, Dawn
    Nice to meet you !!!
    Oh.. actually.. I realized that I put it in the wrong category..It shouldn’t be in the seafood.. I thought I will fix it..and forgot.. oops.. sorry..and thank you remind of it. ^^ Korean barbecue in seafood ?? I will think of it.. ;)

back2thegoodtimes writes:
  reply March 26th, 2009 at 5:25 PM

hello aeri!
the same question as in youtube
is soju ok to use for the cooking wine?
have a great day!
thanks for ur help!=)

    Aeri writes:
      reply March 30th, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Hi, back2thegoodtimes
    Good to see you here also.
    I already answered your question in youtube..right ?? yep you can use so ju also. I hope you enjoy your galbi.
    Thanks !!

jhny69 writes:
  reply March 13th, 2009 at 11:26 PM

Tried this recipe today, the taste was good… But the ribs were tough maybe it was the kind of beef i bought… oh well I’ll give it another shot next time. Thanks! :-)

    Aeri writes:
      reply March 16th, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Hi, jhny69
    Thanks for trying this recipe. :)
    I can see you are really into Korean food and cooking..hehe great !!!
    Yes..it shouldn’t be that though. I hope next time you get better result. Thanks !! :)

      jhny69 writes:
        reply March 17th, 2009 at 8:12 AM

      Well I love to cook just about any cuisine. I love to eat as well… hehehe

        Aeri writes:
          reply March 18th, 2009 at 3:11 PM

        Hi, jhny69
        haha.. love to eat as well..
        I like that..and same with me… :)
        Thanks !!

jhny69 writes:
  reply March 10th, 2009 at 8:50 AM

I’ve been looking for a good recipe for Beef Galbi, I think so far this is the best one I’ve come across can’t wait to try it…

    Aeri writes:
      reply March 10th, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Hi, jhny69
    I hope the taste is as good as you think. I enjoyed eating it. hehe..
    try it someday ~~~ :)
    and tell me your opinion or advice~~~

james writes:
  reply January 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 PM

I made this tonight, just now. But, um, I didn’t have honey so I used maple syrup and extra sugar. I hope it turns out fine, heheh, I can’t blame you if it’s not delicious coz I changed it >.<

    Aeri writes:
      reply January 24th, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Hi, james
    wow ~~~ you made it. I really wonder how it turned out. Oh.. I question about maple syrup since it has own flavor in it. I hope it worked. I saw the picture on your bolg, they looked yummy. thanks !!

Ivana writes:
  reply January 21st, 2009 at 10:46 PM

Hi Aeri, nice to meet you! I found your blog when I was searching for Jae Yook Bokkum recipe. I loooove Galbi.. Galbi is definitely our favorite whenever we order from korean restaurants here. :) Thanks for the recipe!

    Aeri writes:
      reply January 22nd, 2009 at 11:45 AM

    Hi, Ivana
    Oh~ Nice to meet you too !!! Hehe, yep I and my husband love galbi, bulgogi also. hehe.. I’m happy you found my blog. thanks !! Hope to see you often.

farleen writes:
  reply January 20th, 2009 at 10:13 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i love this dish! here in hawaii, we always grill this on a bbq at the beach. it smells so good! :)

    Aeri writes:
      reply January 22nd, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Hi, farleen
    Oh~~ really ?? yep.. you can make your neighbor hungry with the delicious smell easily. hehe.. I love this too. :D

ChuiYew writes:
  reply January 19th, 2009 at 6:31 AM

oh my goodness! this is sosososo GOOOD!!!!

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    Aeri writes:
      reply January 19th, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Hi, ChuiYew
    haha~~~~~ yep.. it was good !!! thank you … have a sweet dream, sister ~~:D

Mario writes:
  reply January 18th, 2009 at 7:50 PM

Once I visited KwangJu for business and the suppliers took me to traditional Korean restaurant there and it was very good..all the food was good…

    Aeri writes:
      reply January 19th, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Hi, Mario
    Oh~~~ you’ve been Kwangju before. hehe cool ~~~~ Yes, espeically kwngju is known for a city that has lots of delicious food in Korea. thank you for sharing your experience with us. :D

Sua writes:
  reply January 18th, 2009 at 3:40 PM

I sure will enjoy this. Thank you! ^^

    Aeri writes:
      reply January 19th, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    Hi, Sua
    hehe… thank you !!!
    by the way.. your real name is Sua ?? or it’s just nick name?? I think it’s unique and cute name !!!

      Sua writes:
        reply January 21st, 2009 at 11:28 AM

      Really??? You like it?? Hehe…yeah, Sua is my real name and thank you for the compliment. Aeri is a pretty name too!! ^_^

        Aeri writes:
          reply January 22nd, 2009 at 11:41 AM

        Hi, Sua
        wow.. so that’s your real name.. very good !!! feel thanks you to your parents who gave you such a pretty name. ;) Have a great week !!

james writes:
  reply January 18th, 2009 at 12:15 AM

i could eat this everyday for the rest of my life! ahaha

    Aeri writes:
      reply January 19th, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Hi, james
    haha.. everyday for the rest of your life ? hut ~~~ Try this recipe someday !!! I want to see more your Korean food pictures and videos.. hehe :D thanks !!


 

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